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Shooting at Baldwin County party leaves 3 people dead and at least 12 wounded, police say
STOCKTON, Ala. (AP) — Three people were killed and at least 12 were wounded Saturday night in a shooting at party in south Alabama. The fatal shooting happened near Bryant’s Landing in the Stockton area. Andre Reid with the Baldwin County Investigation Division said about 1,000 people were...
Flood watch issued for Atmore for Monday, Tuesday
A flood watch has been issued for Atmore on May 13 from 7 a.m. until May 14 at 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. According to forecasters, there is a 90 percent coverage chance for showers Monday, and thunderstorms likely that night followed by heavy rain. The heavy rain coverage chance is 80 […] The post Flood watch issued for Atmore for Monday, Tuesday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Alabama ‘American Idol’ star’s town readies for semifinal performance: ‘it’s bigger, because of him’
The town of McIntosh, Ala., about 40 miles north of Mobile, has rallied to support Triston Harper, 15, as he competes to make the top three on “American Idol,” airing on ABC. “We’re on pins and needles right now, hoping he’ll make the top three,” Mary Byrd, Harper’s...
Flood watch affecting South Alabama Monday and Tuesday
A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 1:52 p.m. valid from Monday 7 a.m. until Tuesday 1 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible."
Babyface set to perform at Atmore Wind Creek this summer
ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — “One of the most celebrated creative forces in music history,” is coming to Atmore this summer, according to a press release. GRAMMY award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, Babyface is set to perform at the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore on Saturday, July 13 at 9 p.m. LOCATION: Babyface is known […]
Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in Southwest Alabama Friday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 1:43 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 a.m. for Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh and Butler counties. The storms are expected to bring nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:42 a.m., Doppler...
Frisco City Council Introduces New Water Management Schedule to Enhance Conservation Efforts
Frisco City Council has streamlined the rules on outdoor watering with a new Water Management Plan, outlining specific dates for each season, the city confirmed earlier this week. The revised schedule now dictates that spring outdoor watering is permitted one day per week, specifically on a resident’s trash day from...
APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested
Two Atmore men were arrested May 3 on drug and firearm charges after the execution of a search warrant at a residence within the city limits, according to officials. According to the Atmore Police Department’s Facebook page, Eric J. Williams, 25, was arrested for drug trafficking of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; and […] The post APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Trial in chlorine leak lawsuit filed by over 100 McIntosh residents delayed
A trial in a lawsuit filed by more than 100 residents of McIntosh against Olin Corporation, a chlorine manufacturer with a plant in the town, will be delayed until next year. “There’s wrongdoing going on, and it’s been going on, and we’re trying to stop it,” said Joseph “Mac” McCorquodale, an attorney with McCorquodale Law Firm in Jackson and one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
BOE approves personnel recommendations during May 9 regular meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting May 9 at Escambia County High School: Employment Mary Norton, as special education teacher at Flomaton Elementary School, effective Aug. 1; Resignation Tracey Padget, as instructional aide at FES, effective May 24; Jennifer Strawbridge, as counselor at Huxford Elementary School, […] The post BOE approves personnel recommendations during May 9 regular meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Perdido Key Area Chamber to honor service members at first-ever luncheon
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber is hosting a new event for Military Appreciation Month to honor active duty and retired service members. According to a release, the chamber is preparing for its first-ever Military Appreciation Luncheon. The Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at […]
Citronelle dispute turns into shotgun shooting; Suspect arrested, victim critical
CITRONELLE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, on Friday, May 3, 2024, MCSO responded to 13105 Boothtown Road for a shooting. MCSO Deputies arrived on the scene to find Jeremy Kelley was shot to the upper left bicep with a shotgun by a known adult suspect, Autry Reed.
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